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  • Comprehensive Guide to Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)

    Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) helps companies optimize their manufacturing processes, covering everything from materials to labor costs. This guide explains MRP II, its benefits, how it differs from MRP I and how Autodesk Fusion Operations can enhance MRP II. Understanding manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) is an integrated information…

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  • The Digital Factory: Analytics and Cloud Platforms for Smarter Manufacturing Decisions

    Examine how advanced analytics and cloud platforms turn manufacturing into digital factories with actionable insights for agility and flexibility. Learn how Autodesk Factory Design Utilities unifies design, simulation, and collaboration to optimize operations and stay resilient in a competitive and unpredictable market. Manufacturing has reached a stage where traditional approaches are no longer viable. Instead,…

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  • Enhanced Efficiency with Just-In-Time (JIT) Tools in Manufacturing

    JIT tools significantly enhance manufacturing efficiency by automating and optimizing tasks. Autodesk’s Inventor, Vault, and Factory Design Utilities aid in improving production processes and workflows. Are increasing manufacturing inefficiencies giving you a headache? Just-in-time (JIT) tools can streamline and automate tasks, greatly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Let’s explore the uses and benefits of JIT tools, specifically…

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  • Trends in Industrial Automation: Transforming Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond

    Industrial automation, projected to reach $378.57 billion by 2030, is being transformed by IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI, edge computing, collaborative robots, and 5G. These technologies enhance real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Industrial automation – key takeaways The manufacturing landscape is changing as emerging technologies reshape how companies approach production, efficiency, and…

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  • How the Digital Factory is Disrupting Traditional Manufacturing

    The digital factory is changing manufacturing by making processes more agile, scalable, and resilient through real-time data, automation, and integrated design tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, and Factory Design Utilities. The digital factory is creating a significant shift in manufacturing. Advanced technologies and innovative software platforms have transformed traditional, rigid processes into agile, data-driven, and resilient…

    Design & Engineering

  • Digital Factory Virtual Summit 2025

    Join an exclusive gathering of industry leaders and executive decision-makers at the EMEA Digital Factory Virtual Summit—your gateway to the future of manufacturing.​DATE: 8 October 2025​TIME: 11:30 AM CET | 10:30 AM BST​Explore how cutting-edge digital technologies are transforming factories—boosting throughput, enhancing flexibility, accelerating time to market, and advancing sustainability. This is more than a summit; it’s…

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  • Factory Design Made Easy with Autodesk Solutions

    Factory design is made easy with Autodesk’s solutions that enhance the process through integrated tools, improving collaboration, efficiency, and overall manufacturing output. Imagine a world where the creation or retrofitting of your next factory translates into enhanced manufacturing output. Construction progresses alongside machine installation and the evolving production line. This is a world void of…

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  • Manufacturing Optimization: Improving Processes & Efficiency

    Manufacturing process optimization enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves product quality through methodologies like lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and advanced technologies such as automation and Industry 4.0. Manufacturing process optimization for efficiency Manufacturing process optimization is not just a strategic advantage; it’s a necessity driving manufacturing optimization that balances cost, quality, and speed. Optimizing manufacturing…

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  • Digital Factory Planning: Achieve Success with Autodesk

    Establishing a new factory is a complex investment requiring meticulous planning, collaboration, and execution. Learn how Autodesk’s digital factory solutions can help. Standing up a new factory is most likely the largest single investment a company can make. This massive undertaking involves extensive planning, collaboration, and execution. Despite rigorous planning processes, companies often face cost…

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  • Which Digital Manufacturing Trends Are Changing the Modern Factory?

    Explore four major trends in digital manufacturing—automation, digital twins, sustainability, and workforce digitization—and see how Autodesk solutions help factories implement and scale these innovations. Since the first industrial revolution, factories have continued to evolve at a rapid pace.  In 2025, factories are increasingly defined by their digital tools and ability to perform data-driven decisions. Currently,…

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  • The Future of Factory Automation: How Simulation Drives Efficiency and Innovation

    Advanced simulation tools are shaping the future of factory automation by driving efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. These tools help manufacturers optimize processes and design layouts, enhance productivity, reduce costs, and stay agile in the face of modern manufacturing complexities. Factory automation is top of mind for manufacturers today, propelling industries toward unprecedented levels of efficiency,…

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  • Revolutionizing Healthcare with 3D Simulation Modeling

    3D simulation modeling, with tools like Autodesk FlexSim, enables healthcare professionals to analyze and optimize patient-based processes. This approach enhances patient care, improves operational efficiency, and achieves better outcomes, which will be crucial for future advancements in the industry. The healthcare industry is one of the most complex and dynamic sectors, requiring constant advancements to…

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